SHELTER
Shelter
Shelter is a British surname of English origin. The surname derives from the Old English word sceld, meaning "hut" or "shelter", and the suffix -er, denoting someone who works at or lives at a particular place.
Origins
The surname Shelter is likely to have been occupational in nature, given to someone who constructed or resided in shelters or huts. It could also have been a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near or in a sheltered area.
Distribution
The Shelter surname is comparatively rare, with the majority of individuals bearing this surname residing in the United Kingdom. Variants of the name may exist due to regional dialects and phonetic changes over time.
Notable Individuals
- John Shelter (1765–1832) - A renowned architect known for his innovative designs of shelters in rural England.
- Emily Shelter (1898–1975) - A notable conservationist and nature enthusiast who advocated for the preservation of natural shelters in the British countryside.
Legacy
With its connection to the concept of shelter and protection, the Shelter surname evokes images of security and safety. Individuals carrying this surname are likely to have ancestral ties to construction, architecture, or occupations that involve providing refuge or protection.
There are approximately 16 people named Shelter in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Shelter.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Emma
- Julie
- Margaret
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.